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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.96, 1,503.65 and 647.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.96, 1,503.65 and 647.61 is: 893.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.96 : 1,503.65 = 647.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.96/1,503.65 = 647.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.96x = 1,503.65 × 647.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.96x = 973,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,775.54/1,089.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.40

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